100% Canucks: Filip Chytil on His Offseason, Recovery & Future in Vancouver.
August 20, 2025
100% Canucks: Filip Chytil on His Offseason, Recovery & Future in Vancouver.
5 comments
Summary:
Podcast: 100% Canucks – John Shannon & Landon Ferraro
Guest: Filip Chytil (Vancouver Canucks, currently in Czech Republic)
Key Points:
– Personal Life & Summer:
Filip Chytil recently got married; it was a small wedding with around 50 close friends and family.
He spent the summer working out and skating, reconnecting with family and friends. He values this time highly, especially since the season limits family contact.
– Offseason Training:
Chytil has been working with his brother, focusing on neck and head strength to prevent injuries.
His training is customized each offseason based on testing and past injuries.
He emphasizes skating daily and maintaining fitness for the upcoming season.
– Hockey Development:
Chytil discusses his evolution as a player: moving from the Rangers (Eastern Conference) to the Canucks (Western Conference).
Notes differences between conferences: the Western Conference is heavier and more physical; Eastern is fast but skill-focused.
He highlights his ability to transport the puck through the neutral zone and how he adjusts his play depending on the opposing team’s setup.
Talks about his NHL idols growing up: Jaromír Jágr, Sidney Crosby, Patrick Kane, and eventually playing against/with them in the NHL.
– Career Challenges & Motivation:
Injuries have limited his ability to consistently hold a top-2 center position in New York.
Emphasizes the importance of health, consistency, and seizing the opportunity in Vancouver.
Shares playoff experiences and how they motivate him to help the Canucks reach postseason success.
– Life in Vancouver vs. New York:
Appreciates Vancouver’s proximity to nature, slower pace, and suitability for family life and pets.
He is still looking for a place to live in Vancouver.
– Language & Adjustment:
Adjusting to NHL play and smaller North American rinks was challenging.
English was initially a barrier, but support from teammates and coaches helped him adapt.
– Overall Tone:
Positive, reflective, and focused on growth. Chytil combines personal reflections with professional insights, emphasizing health, adaptation, and opportunity as he transitions to Vancouver and a bigger role on the team.
Love his speed and play driving.
So it’s nice to hear from him and that he is doing good….and enjoying Van.
the head issues are always a scary aspect and hope that may stay behind him from here on out 🙂
Thx op for the breakdown
Yes. More head strength.
Max out the head strength stat.
I hope he can find that gear that will elevate this game
I cherish the fact that 100% Canucks gets to interview Canucks players, staff, and alumni, while the rest of the local media survives on scraps.
5 comments
Summary:
Podcast: 100% Canucks – John Shannon & Landon Ferraro
Guest: Filip Chytil (Vancouver Canucks, currently in Czech Republic)
Key Points:
– Personal Life & Summer:
Filip Chytil recently got married; it was a small wedding with around 50 close friends and family.
He spent the summer working out and skating, reconnecting with family and friends. He values this time highly, especially since the season limits family contact.
– Offseason Training:
Chytil has been working with his brother, focusing on neck and head strength to prevent injuries.
His training is customized each offseason based on testing and past injuries.
He emphasizes skating daily and maintaining fitness for the upcoming season.
– Hockey Development:
Chytil discusses his evolution as a player: moving from the Rangers (Eastern Conference) to the Canucks (Western Conference).
Notes differences between conferences: the Western Conference is heavier and more physical; Eastern is fast but skill-focused.
He highlights his ability to transport the puck through the neutral zone and how he adjusts his play depending on the opposing team’s setup.
Talks about his NHL idols growing up: Jaromír Jágr, Sidney Crosby, Patrick Kane, and eventually playing against/with them in the NHL.
– Career Challenges & Motivation:
Injuries have limited his ability to consistently hold a top-2 center position in New York.
Emphasizes the importance of health, consistency, and seizing the opportunity in Vancouver.
Shares playoff experiences and how they motivate him to help the Canucks reach postseason success.
– Life in Vancouver vs. New York:
Appreciates Vancouver’s proximity to nature, slower pace, and suitability for family life and pets.
He is still looking for a place to live in Vancouver.
– Language & Adjustment:
Adjusting to NHL play and smaller North American rinks was challenging.
English was initially a barrier, but support from teammates and coaches helped him adapt.
– Overall Tone:
Positive, reflective, and focused on growth. Chytil combines personal reflections with professional insights, emphasizing health, adaptation, and opportunity as he transitions to Vancouver and a bigger role on the team.
Love his speed and play driving.
So it’s nice to hear from him and that he is doing good….and enjoying Van.
the head issues are always a scary aspect and hope that may stay behind him from here on out 🙂
Thx op for the breakdown
Yes. More head strength.
Max out the head strength stat.
I hope he can find that gear that will elevate this game
I cherish the fact that 100% Canucks gets to interview Canucks players, staff, and alumni, while the rest of the local media survives on scraps.